Business
Parents still waiting to hear from retailers on asbestos sand
Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers, some parents are still waiting to hear back from retailers about asbestos-contaminated children's coloured play sand. During the past two weeks there's… Audio
Why the cheapest home loan rate might not be best value
Homeowners usually like to lock in for the cheapest rates, but some say it could pay off to try something different now.
Consumer confidence still negative, despite lift
Consumer confidence has lifted to its highest level since June, with more households expecting to be better off in a year's time.
'Green shoots well established': Business confidence at 11-year high
The more closely followed measure of businesses' expected own activity also rose to the highest level in more than a decade.
Govt moves to make exporting easier by reducing trade barriers
The government says it's making it easier for Kiwi exporters, by reducing trade barriers affecting $600 million worth of exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Still Minding the Gap says women now working for free
Still Minding the Gap, an organisation that campaigns for gender pay equality, says from this week New Zealand women are working for nothing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How airfares are affecting tourism spend in regions
Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Local board votes against Eden Park proposal
Albert-Eden Local Board has been in the firing line after rejecting a motion to throw its support behind a proposal to loosen restrictions on Eden Park. Board chair Margi Watson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Startup ecosystem 'extremely vibrant', venture capital firm says
Icehouse Ventures says the response to its latest early-stage seed fund has been "phenomenal", raising a record $70 million to help at least 30 businesses get started.
New Zealand King Salmon falls to loss
It follows an abbreviated reporting period after changing its financial year, and lower salmon weights reducing harvest volumes.
Evening business for 27 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lifecycle of a loaf: The company turning bread back into flour
What started with a "stir crazy" chef armed with a nutri bullet during lockdown is now an award winning company looking to tackle a major element of the country's food waste problem. Rescued Kitchen… Audio
Midday Business News for 27 November 2025
Midday business news including a market report. Audio
Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade
But the retirement village operator has still reported a loss for the first half of the current financial year.
Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events
The insurance company added 5000 new customers to its existing 318,000 during the year ended in September.
Class action lawsuit filed against Transpower and its contractor
It follows the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region.
